New boys basketball rankings have been released by CHSAA and the top new involves Sterling’s move to the top spot in Class 3A. The Tigers collected an impressive top 10 victory over University last Friday while previous number one St Mary’s fell to Centauri on the road on Saturday. The Pirates fell just one spot with the loss and still collected eight first place votes. Centauri climbed two spots to number five.
The remaining number one teams remain atop their respective polls with four newcomers joining the rankings including two in Class 1A.
The top 10 teams plus the next five in each class are listed below. Newcomers are listed in bold with the number of first place votes listed next to each team. Rankings reflect the vote totals from coaches throughout the state.
CLASS 1A
- Evangelical Christian (8)
- Briggsdale (3)
- Granada (3)
- Sierra Grande
- Denver Jewish Day
- Belleview Christian (1)
- Haxtun
- Denver Waldorf
- Caprock Academy
- Front Range Baptist
Next 5: Genoa Hugo, Prairie, Merino, Simla, Cheraw
CLASS 2A
- Yuma (21)
- Denver Christian (1A)
- Wray
- Limon
- Mancos
- Sanford
- Peyton
- Holyoke
- Lotus School
- Vail Mountain
Next 5: Vail Christian, Fowler, Thomas MacLaren, Crowley County, Dayspring Christian
CLASS 3A
- Sterling (12)
- St Mary’s (8)
- Aspen (4)
- Colorado Academy (1)
- Centauri (3)
- Kent Denver
- Highland
- Eaton
- Manual
- Eagle Ridge Academy
Next 5: Faith Christian, Englewood, Colorado Springs Christian, University, Resurrection Christian
CLASS 4A
- Pueblo South (12)
- Lewis Palmer (3)
- Mead (4)
- Montrose (1)
- Pueblo Central (1)
- Holy Family
- Green Mountain
- Windsor
- Centaurus
- Pueblo County
Next 5: Frederick, Riverdale Ridge, Longmont, D’Evelyn, Cheyenne Mountain
CLASS 5A
- ThunderRidge (20)
- Fossil Ridge
- Denver East (1)
- Chaparral
- Regis
- Rock Canyon
- Smoky Hill
- Horizon
- Douglas County
- Eaglecrest
Next 5: Mountain Vista, Vista Ridge, Rangeview, Doherty, Silver Creek
